Maccabi Tel Aviv officially announced the signing of guard Yam Madar from city rival Hapoel Tel Aviv, completing one of the biggest transfers in Israeli basketball. Coach Oded Kattash said the club is designating a significant role for the player, according to N12.
Following earlier reports that the transfer was finalized, Maccabi Tel Aviv officially confirmed the signing of guard Yam Madar on Sunday. The club announced the move from city rival Hapoel Tel Aviv, with coach Oded Kattash stating the team plans a significant role for the 25-year-old. The signing ends a protracted saga that had drawn wide attention in Israeli basketball. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the deal was already understood to be completed, and the official announcement included the coach's first public remarks on Madar's integration.
2 developments
- DevelopingYam Madar signs three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv
- DevelopingYam Madar reportedly en route to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Tamir Blatt to Hapoel Jerusalem
- DevelopingYam Madar rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv offer, agent demands more money
- DevelopingYam Madar activates exit clause, becomes free agent in dramatic Hapoel-Maccabi saga
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